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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a country-and-western dinner show at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, running since 1974. It pairs a family-style, all-you-care-to-enjoy meal with about two hours of singing, dancing and comedy. It suits families with young kids and anyone happy to clap along, though one Disney fan blog thinks most teens may not take to it.
Page mentions: kids, familyVisit info →Bob's Balloon Charters runs customized hot air balloon rides over the Orlando, Kissimmee, Walt Disney World and Davenport areas, with a sunrise flight as its signature trip. It suits early risers, couples marking an occasion, and small groups or families with kids 5 and up who want a quiet look at Central Florida from above.
Page mentions: kidsVisit info →Capone's Dinner & Show is a speakeasy-style dinner theater on International Drive, set in 1931 Chicago gangland, where you get in with a password. The venue pitches it at a wide age range, from young children to older adults, and it suits anyone who likes a meal with singing, dancing, comedy and a bit of audience play.
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort is a family-focused hotel in the middle of International Drive, built around a canopy-covered outdoor water park with 14 slides. It suits families with kids who want a pool-heavy base close to Orlando's main theme parks and shopping.
Page mentions: kids, children, family, ShuttleSee pricesEnclave Suites by Sky Hotels & Resorts is an all-suite hotel on Carrier Drive in Orlando's Universal area, about 1.6 miles from Universal Orlando Resort. With kitchenettes, multiple pools and plenty for kids to do, it suits families who want room to spread out between theme park days.
Medieval Times is a family dinner theater in Kissimmee, set in a European-style castle, where you eat a four-course feast while knights joust and sword fight. It suits families who want a loud, cheer-along night out, and the company says it is fun for all ages.
Page mentions: familyVisit info →Orlando Helicopter Adventures runs scenic helicopter flights from Kissimmee over the Orlando area's theme parks and attractions. It suits families, first-time flyers and anyone who wants to see Disney, Universal or SeaWorld from the air, with routes ranging from short hops to longer loops.
Page mentions: familyVisit info →Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Tours runs sunrise balloon flights over Central Florida, including the Disney World area, from its base in Lake Buena Vista. It suits couples, small groups and anyone aged seven or older who wants a quiet, early-morning view of the region from above.
Page mentions: childrenVisit info →Pirate's Dinner Adventure is a dinner show near Universal Studios, staged on a replica 18th-century Spanish galleon in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon. You eat a three-course dinner while pirates fight, fly and fire cannons around you. It is built for families, date nights and celebrations.
Page mentions: childrenVisit info →Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows was a comedy murder mystery dinner theater on International Drive, beside ICON Park. It ran from 1990 until it closed for good in November 2025, so it is no longer an option for an evening out in Orlando.
Page mentions: familyVisit info →Big Toho Airboat Rides runs airboat swamp tours on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, with alligators, birds and other Florida wildlife along the way. It suits families and anyone who wants to see nature up close, and it's a short trip from Orlando and Walt Disney World.
Visit info →Catboat Escapes runs guided self-drive catamaran tours on the Clermont Chain of Lakes, near Orlando, where you steer your own small two-seat boat while a guide leads the group. The company says it suits solo adventurers, couples and families looking for a hands-on way to see the lakes.
Visit info →Disney's Keys to the Kingdom is a five-hour walking tour of Magic Kingdom that covers how the park was created and grew, with stops in backstage areas Cast Members usually see. It suits guests 16 and older who want a deeper behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney World, rather than thrill-seekers hoping to fit in lots of rides.
Visit info →International Heli-Tours runs scenic helicopter flights over Orlando, showing visitors the theme parks and local landmarks from the air. It suits families and first-time visitors who want to see several parks in one short trip.
Visit info →Kissimmee Ghost Tours runs walking ghost and history tours through historic downtown Kissimmee. It suits anyone who likes local history with a spooky twist and doesn't mind about ninety minutes on foot.
Visit info →Leading Edge Helicopters is a helicopter sightseeing operator based on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, flying over Orlando landmarks like Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld Orlando. It suits visitors who want to see the theme parks and the wider area from above, whether on a short introductory hop or a longer route.
Visit info →Old Florida Riverboat Company runs The Lillie, a 75-foot restored sternwheel paddleboat that cruises East Lake Toho from St. Cloud Lakefront Park. The 90-minute sunset cruises, with a full bar and live music on some sailings, suit couples, special occasions, or anyone after a calm end to the day.
Visit info →Orlando HeliTours runs scenic helicopter flights over Orlando and Kissimmee, with routes over the major theme parks, the Butler Chain of Lakes and well-known residents' homes. It's a popular choice with Florida families and visiting tourists who want to see the parks from above.
Visit info →Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld is a Bermuda-style resort directly opposite SeaWorld Orlando, with studios and suites that have kitchens or kitchenettes. It suits families planning time at SeaWorld, Aquatica or Discovery Cove who want pools, kids' activities and room to cook.
Page mentions: kids, children, family, ShuttleSee pricesThis Holiday Inn & Suites is an IHG hotel on International Drive, directly across the road from Universal Studios Florida, and is listed as a Universal partner hotel. It positions itself as a family-friendly base, with two-bedroom suites, kids' pool facilities and a free scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Aquatica.
Page mentions: kids, children, family, ShuttleSee pricesHoliday Inn Orlando Intl Drive–Conv Cent is a family-friendly hotel on International Drive, directly across from ICON Park. It suits families heading to the theme parks, thanks to a free park shuttle, an outdoor pool and kids' facilities. It also has meeting spaces for business travellers.
Page mentions: kids, children, family, ShuttleSee pricesRenaissance Orlando At SeaWorld® is a large, family-friendly resort hotel across the street from SeaWorld Orlando. It suits families heading to the theme parks who want a pool, an on-site water park and free shuttles close at hand.
Page mentions: kids, children, family, ShuttleSee pricesCalypso Cay Resort Vacation Villas is a Caribbean-themed, family-friendly resort in Kissimmee, close to the major Orlando theme parks. It offers one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with full kitchens, and it suits families who want space to spread out and plenty to do between park days.
Page mentions: kids, family, ShuttleSee pricesConrad Orlando is a luxury, family-friendly hotel inside the Evermore Orlando Resort, less than three miles from Walt Disney World. It suits families who want a lagoon beach, a big pool and an easy shuttle to the parks, and golfers who want 36 holes on site.
Page mentions: kids, family, ShuttleSee pricesDoubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal is a large, family-friendly hotel on Major Blvd. in Orlando, an Official Universal Orlando Partner Hotel within walking distance of the Universal parks and CityWalk. It suits families and anyone planning a theme park trip who wants easy park access and a pool to come back to.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesEncantada Idiliq Hotels & Resorts is a gated townhouse and villa resort in West Kissimmee, about five miles from Walt Disney World's theme parks. With two- to four-bedroom units that include a kitchen or kitchenette, plus family facilities like heated pools and a playground, it suits families and groups who want vacation-home space with resort extras.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesHard Rock Hotel is one of Universal Orlando Resort's on-property hotels, run by Loews and styled after California missions with rock-music memorabilia throughout. It's an upscale, family-friendly base within walking distance of both Universal parks and CityWalk. Theme park benefits make it a strong pick for people who plan to spend their days riding.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesAn all-suite Holiday Inn Resort on 24 acres about a mile from Walt Disney World Resort, with its own waterpark and family-sized suites. It suits families who want space, kitchenettes and plenty to do for kids between park days.
Page mentions: kids, family, ShuttleSee pricesHyatt Regency Orlando is a large, family-friendly resort hotel on International Drive, near SeaWorld Orlando and directly connected to the Orange County Convention Center. It suits families who want a big pool setup and convention-goers who want to walk straight to their event.
Page mentions: kids, children, familySee pricesMarriott's Grande Vista is a large timeshare-style resort on 164 acres near Orlando's International Drive, with villa-style units that have kitchens and laundry. It describes itself as family-friendly and suits groups and families who want space, pools and a base within reach of the Disney and Universal parks.
Page mentions: kids, children, familySee pricesMarriott's Royal Palms is a vacation ownership resort near Lake Buena Vista offering two-bedroom villa rentals with full kitchens and washer/dryers. It suits families who want room to spread out, cook their own meals and stay close to Disney routes.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesOrlando International Drive North Hotel is a 192-room, family-friendly hotel on International Drive North, a short drive from Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk. It suits families and theme park visitors who want a year-round pool, included breakfast and a shuttle to the parks.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesReunion Resort & Golf Club is a 2,300-acre resort in Kissimmee, southwest of Orlando, about 6 miles from the major theme parks. With villas and large vacation homes, full kitchens, three signature golf courses and a five-acre water park, it suits families, groups and golfers.
Page mentions: kids, children, ShuttleSee pricesRosen Inn International is a large, family-focused hotel on International Drive in Orlando, at the corner with Sandlake Road. It suits families and theme park visitors who want a practical base with free scheduled shuttles to Universal Orlando Resort and plenty to walk to nearby.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesSpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks/Lake Buena Vista is an all-suite Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel on Palm Parkway, close to Disney Springs, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and ESPN Wide World of Sports. With free hot breakfast, a theme park shuttle and family-sized suites, it suits families and groups planning park days.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesStaybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites is an all-suite hotel in Kissimmee, roughly a mile from the Walt Disney World entrance. Every room is a one- or two-bedroom suite with a kitchen area, so it suits families, couples and groups who want space and a base near the parks.
Page mentions: kids, children, ShuttleSee pricesThe Berkley Orlando is a condominium-style resort in west Kissimmee with two- to four-bedroom suites, each with a full kitchen and washer and dryer. It suits families who want room to spread out near the Disney parks, and works well for large family reunions.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesTravelodge by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena is a two-story hotel on US-192 in Kissimmee, about 5 miles from Disney's Hollywood Studios. It suits families heading to the Disney parks and travelers bringing their pets.
Page mentions: children, family, ShuttleSee pricesTropical Palms Resort & Campground is a roughly 69-acre resort in Kissimmee with cottages, family rooms and RV sites, close to the Orlando parks. It suits families with kids, RV travelers and people bringing their dog, with pools, games and a playground on site.
Page mentions: kids, children, familySee pricesLoews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a bayfront resort on Universal's grounds, built to look like the Italian seaside town of Portofino. It's family-friendly and also suits business and leisure travellers who want to stay close to the parks.
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